Justice. It seems such a simple phrase, yet hidden underneath are complexities which humanity has debated since the time of Socrates. What does justice mean? By what moral codes do we define justice? Does justice even exist beyond the human imagin...

I have been an attorney representing people in New Mexico since 1996. I started my career as a prosecutor with the District Attorney's office in Las Cruces. I have been in private practice since 1999. I am honored to represent people that need ...

We provide quality legal services in the areas of Personal Injury, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, DUI / DWI defense and criminal defense. We also offer legal services in the area of estate planning and probate. Put our experience to work for you...

Mr. Watson graduated from New Mexico State University in 1999 with a Bachelors in Government Studies and a Minor in Spanish. He then obtained his law degree from the University of New Mexico in 2002.
He worked as an Insurance Defense Litigation A...

I started The Lahann Law Firm on January 1, 2007, with a mission of being the best criminal defense attorney in Southern New Mexico. I’ve enjoyed a great deal of success as a criminal defense attorney and nothing thrills me more than winning legal...

Shaharazad McDowell Booth is a criminal law, divorce, custody, child support, and personal injury attorney who specializes in DWI cases. She was a prosecutor for more than seven years, and during that time, she prosecuted several first-degree murd...

I have been an attorney since 2003. My practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and a general civil practice.
I am best known for my high profile defense of MMA Fighter Joe Torrez when he was the victim of a v...

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